JPH11314091A - Method for reducing viscosity of water by electrolysis - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the viscosity of water without using expensive equipment by a method in which after water being filtered, a cathode and an anode between which a voltage in a specified range is to be applied are used, water is electrolyzed, and the water is irradiated with far infrared light. SOLUTION: Water (city water) filtered with a filter is introduced into a reactor, a voltage of 50-100 V is applied between a cathode and an anode in order to electrolyze the water, a group of water molecules which obstructs the flow of water and causes the increase of the viscosity of a solution is disintegrated in order to obtain a product of low viscosity. The water discharged from the reactor is supplied in sequence to a multistaged batch type process tank reactor equipped with far infrared electrodes (energy reactor), the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules of the group are broken by irradiation with the water with far infrared light in order to decrease the viscosity of the water. The water discharged from the energy reactor is finally introduced into a pH adjusting vessel for adjusting pH, and a basic or acidic compound is supplied in order to adjust the pH of the water in a proper range.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to chemical methods used to modify the properties of compounds, and more particularly to a method for reducing the viscosity of water via electrolysis.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Water is a polar molecule due to its non-linear structure, that is, a structure having a certain angle. In a typical liquid form, molecular clusters of water are formed by hydrogen bonding between molecules of water due to their polarity. Such clusters impede the flow of water, thereby increasing the viscosity of the water. By reducing the overall size of the water molecule clusters, the water molecule clusters may be broken down to reduce the viscosity of the water molecules. The prior art relating to reducing the viscosity of water molecules does not disclose any method for reducing the viscosity of water molecules. Therefore, such a method is novel and inventive.

[0003]

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for reducing the viscosity of water. It is another object of the present invention to provide a method that can reduce the viscosity of water without requiring expensive equipment.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention comprises a multi-step process for obtaining water having reduced viscosity. The method includes a plurality of discrete batch processes, each successive step producing a resultant material having a lower viscosity than the resulting material obtained from conventional methods. The first stage involves applying an electric current to the water in the absence of an electrolyte, which results in water having a reduced viscosity. This is possible by reducing the size of the water molecular clusters formed by hydrogen bonding. Decreasing the size of the clusters takes place via water electrolysis. Electrolysis of water permanently breaks the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules and breaks down clusters of water molecules, thereby reducing the viscosity of the water molecules. Then, the water obtained as a result is put into a series of reactors, and the water is continuously irradiated with far-infrared rays for a predetermined residence time in each of the reactors. A low viscosity product from a good reactor. In addition, the far-infrared rays are also required to break the hydrogen bonds connecting the molecular clusters of water. Each batch-type reactor is provided with a container for adjusting the water of the reactor to drain appropriately.

The applications of low viscosity water are widespread, and in applications where virtually all water is used, excellent results can be obtained if low viscosity water is used instead.

[0006] Other objects besides those set forth above are clearly set forth in the claims appended hereto and form a part of the present disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its advantages and the specific objects achieved by its use, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and description in which are described preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention is a multi-step process comprising a number of batch processes,
The product obtained in one stage of the overall process is characterized in that it is continuously fed to the next batch process.

The first batch process involves passing an electric current through water. The water used is preferably filtered, and water with dissolved contaminants such as salts cannot be completely saturated with oxygen.To maximize the oxygen content in the water, electrolytes and contaminants must be added to the water. Must not be included. The current voltage is preferably about 50 to 100 volts. This method can use multiple cathode and anode leads to maximize the current effect. Furthermore, using a stirrer is advantageous for reacting the entire solution. At this stage, a low viscosity product is obtained by breaking down the water molecules that disrupt the flow of the fluid and cause the solution viscosity to increase.

[0009] The second batch process involves an energy reactor, which is a batch process tank reactor fitted with several far-infrared electrodes. This electrode is located along the tank and is maximally exposed to water. The effluent from the first batch process flows into the energy supply reactor,
Here, water is radiated by far infrared rays emitted from the electrodes. This radiation treatment provides additional energy and reduces the viscosity of the water by breaking the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules, thus reducing the size of the blocking water molecules and reducing the viscosity of the water Provide an effect.

[0010] A number of energy supply reactors are arranged in series so that the effluent from one reactor flows into the subsequent reactor along the process. The amount of change in the viscosity of water is proportional to the residence time exposed to far infrared rays. Still other reactors can be provided in the order of steps, but the efficiency of each subsequent reactor is greatly reduced.

The effluent from the fourth energy supply reactor supplies a basic or acidic compound to the solution and adjusts the pH value of the solution by using a pH adjusting vessel.
el). The effluent from the fourth energy supply reactor can be supplied to a reactor provided with an active salt electrode.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flow diagram illustrating the steps of the present invention for reducing the viscosity of water.

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Kim Hee-Jung South Korea 138-220 Seoul Songpag Jamsildon 86 Asia Songsuong Apartment 7-305 (72) Inventor Shin Myung-su South Korea 136-020 Seoul Songbook Songbudong 8-16 (72) Inventor Park Sang Chul South Korea 137-044 Seoul Seochogu Bampo 4 Dong Dongkwan-Villa 101

Claims (5)

[Claims] A) filtering the water using a cathode and an anode at a voltage of 50 to 100 volts, and (c) filtering the water with far infrared rays. A method for reducing the viscosity of water, comprising the step of irradiating. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the water is irradiated with far infrared rays having various wavelengths. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the pH of said water is adjusted. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein said water is a salt electrode.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the application is performed in the following manner. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the water is a salt electrode (sa) which is insoluble in water.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the voltage is applied in the range of 1 to 10 hours.